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Evolution Earth

2023

Evolution Earth

2023
8.5
Traveling to the far corners of the world, we discover the extraordinary ways animals are adapting to our rapidly changing planet. We witness nature’s remarkable resilience, as our perception of evolution and its potential is forever transformed.
Saving Country Houses with Penelope Keith

2026

Saving Country Houses with Penelope Keith

2026
10
From cafes to craft fairs, glamping to ghosts, join Dame Penelope Keith as she meets the owners of Britain’s historic country houses struggling to keep their homes intact. Featured properties include Ashby Manor in Northamptonshire, Chillingham Castle in Northumberland, and Mapperton House in Dorset. As these estates turn to innovative ventures to stay afloat, Keith offers insight into the challenges of maintaining these grand homes in 2025. Will their creative solutions be enough to save their history?
Wildest Indochina

2014

Wildest Indochina

2014
8.6
This spectacular series sweeps across the most diverse peninsula in the world. From Malaysia to Southwest China, Vietnam to Cambodia and Thailand this vast area includes outstanding landscapes, historic cities, tropical jungles and armies of animals. With mangroves and mountains, pygmy elephants, turtles and rare birds it is no wonder that the word ‘mega-diverse’ is now attributed to parts of the region.
The Mark Steel Lectures

2003

The Mark Steel Lectures

2003
6
The Mark Steel Lectures are a series of radio and television programmes. Written and delivered by Mark Steel, each scripted lecture presents arguments for the importance of a historical figure. The lectures were originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 over three series between 1999 and 2002. Many of the arguments were illustrated by miniature sketches. These sketches featured Mark Steel, Martin Hyder, Mel Hudson, Carla Mendonça, Femi Elufowoju Junior and Debbie Isitt. The first series was subtitled "A series of lectures about Englishmen who changed the course of history", with the remaining two changing this to "A series of lectures about people with a passion". The first series was produced by Phil Clark; the others by Lucy Armitage. The lecture on Ludwig van Beethoven was nominated for a Sony Radio Comedy Award. The programme transferred to television in 2003, with an Open University series on BBC Four, which was later repeated on BBC Two. This variously featured: ⁕Gerard Logan as Lord Byron ⁕Martin Hy
Gangs of Oz

2009

Gangs of Oz

2009
Gangs of Oz is an Australian television documentary series on the Seven Network narrated by actor Colin Friels. The show looks at real stories of Australia's criminal underworld with accounts from criminals, their families and the police who risk their lives to catch them.
The Pilgrimage of Hsuan Tsang

2011

The Pilgrimage of Hsuan Tsang

2011
10
Legend of Martial Arts

2018

Legend of Martial Arts

2018
Wushu is one of the most representative symbols of Chinese culture. Today, hundreds of millions of people around the world are practicing martial arts, experiencing eastern wisdom and the true meaning of martial arts. So how did martial arts spread abroad? What opportunities and challenges do generations of martial artists face in their overseas promotion?
The Real Murders of Los Angeles

2023

The Real Murders of Los Angeles

2023
5.5
In the City of Angels, everyone is striving for the unattainable high life, and some are willing to kill for it. Encompassing everything from beach communities like Venice and Malibu to the wealth of Beverly Hills and hip enclaves like Thai Town and Highland Park, Real Murders of Los Angeles exposes the dark underbelly of the city's glamorous façade. Follow the stories of those whose lust for fame and fortune led them to commit salacious, sinful, and scandalous murders.
一带一路

2017

一带一路

2017
9
Wild Weather

2002

Wild Weather

2002
8
Donal MacIntyre goes in search of the world's wildest weather.
Relentless

2021

Relentless

2021
7.3
Christina Fontana follows a family searching for their missing daughter.
Urban Secrets

2012

Urban Secrets

2012
Alan Cumming hosts a series of travel documentaries for Sky Atlantic, where he walks around various cities in the UK and Ireland, finding out their urban secrets. Each show took the form of a walk, during which he comes across a motley collection of celebrities, locals and experts who showed him hidden gems in London (2 shows), Brighton, Bristol, Liverpool, Newcastle, Dublin and Glasgow.
Secret Files of the Inquisition

2006

Secret Files of the Inquisition

2006
2
A four-part history of the Inquisition, a 500-year campaign against heretics by the Roman Catholic Church initiated by Pope Gregory IX. The series benefits from the 1998 release of secret Vatican files.
The World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals

2021

The World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals

2021
7.8
With an eye for every budget, three travelers visit vacation rentals around the globe and share their expert tips and tricks in this reality series.
Murder at the Cottage: The Search for Justice for Sophie

2021

Murder at the Cottage: The Search for Justice for Sophie

2021
6.5
A five part Sky Original documentary series that will look into the unsolved case of Sophie Toscan du Plantier who was brutally murdered in West Cork in 1996. Using original evidence, never-before-seen footage and interviews with those closest to the case, including Sophie’s family and key suspect Ian Bailey, the series aims to unravel the unsolved case that has haunted West Cork for decades.
Found Footage Finds

2025

Found Footage Finds

2025
A docuseries presented in found footage style, exploring the world of found footage and fake documentary movies. Each episode is broken down by subgenre, featuring recommendations, filmmaker interviews, and historical & behind-the-scenes information.
The Motorbike Show

2011

The Motorbike Show

2011
7.2
Presenter, motorcycle adventurer and writer, Henry Cole, takes a look at the world of motorcycling.
Europe: A Natural History

2005

Europe: A Natural History

2005
8
A series chronicling the events which shaped the continent of Europe as we now know it.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Gay Porn Stars *But Were Afraid to Ask

2008

Everything You Wanted to Know About Gay Porn Stars *But Were Afraid to Ask

2008
6
A behind-the-scenes look at the lives of some of gay adult cinema’s hottest talents.
The Tony Blair Story

2026

The Tony Blair Story

2026
Tony Blair is one of Britain's most successful and controversial leaders. With unprecedented access, including Blair and family, this series charts his meteoric rise to power. And what happened next. Featuring an in-depth interview with Tony Blair himself, his story is also told through those who knew him best – friends, allies, and opponents. Peeling back the layers of political spin and tabloid sensationalism, the programme offers a fresh perspective on the man who transformed the Labour Party and reshaped Britain. The series goes beyond the headlines to explore the key moments that shaped Blair’s leadership, providing a gripping insight into one of the most influential Prime Ministers of the modern era.